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Saco Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,815 students in Saco Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Saco Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
602 Schools
# Students
1,815 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Saco Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 194 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.24
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
75 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
1,581 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
87%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
114
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
191
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
189
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
203
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
182
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
185
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
190
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,602 is higher than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,977 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,602
$21,468
Spending / Student
$26,977
$21,062
Best Saco Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saco Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Buxton Road
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-4181
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-4181
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
C K Burns School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Middle Street
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-5081
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-5081
Grades: 3-5
| 547 students
Rank: n/an/a
75 Beach Street
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-1322
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-1322
Grades: K-2
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saco Public Schools School District?
Saco Public Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,815 students.
What is the rank of Saco Public Schools School District?
Saco Public Schools School District is ranked #66 out of 194 school districts in Maine (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saco Public Schools School District?
87% of Saco Public Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saco Public Schools School District?
Saco Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Saco Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,977 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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